dental development & anomalies

Question 1

What is interceptive orthodontics?

Answer 1

Ortho treatment aiming to identify and correct potential bite problems before they develop completely to prevent more complex problems further down the line.

Question 2

In relation to interceptive orthodontics, give 2 reasons why extractions of deciduous teeth may be considered?

Answer 2

1. To prevent or improve centre line problems.
2. To correct displacement of permanent successors.

Question 3

Between which ages should the canine’s be palpable?

Answer 3

9-12